UC Clermont

Public Health Program Information

Public health professionals are leaders who contribute to a safer, healthier world by making a lasting impact on the health of populations. Join the growing field of public health!

Why study Public Health?

A Public Health degree will open doors to diverse career paths in government agencies, non-profits, healthcare organizations, and research institutions. Your expertise will be in high demand across various sectors. Together, we can create a healthier, safer future for all.

Make a Lasting Impact: As a public health professional, you will tackle critical health challenges, from ensuring hygiene and controlling epidemics to preventing diseases and promoting wellness. Your work will directly contribute to healthier, safer communities.

Be at the Forefront of Change: The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the indispensable role of public health experts. Now is the perfect time to join this dynamic field and help shape the future of global health.

Transform Communities: A degree in Public Health empowers you to improve the health and well-being of entire communities through strategic government regulation, support and innovative health solutions.

Prevention, protection and promotion. These are the core functions of public health. Most public health careers involve preventing illnesses, injuries or death; protecting vulnerable groups; and promoting lifestyles, actions and laws that can improve health and safety.

Public Health Careers

Many people with an associate degree in public health start out working as assistants and either work their way up or achieve another degree. Some potential career paths for this degree program include:

  • Community Health Worker/ Coordinator
  • Emergency Management Director
  • Patient Services Coordinator 
  • Health Coach/ Educator
  • Healthcare Recruiter 
  • Medical Coder 
  • Medical Transcriptionist
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technician

Public health professionals enjoy rewarding careers with competitive salaries. Depending on your specialization and sector, you can expect to earn between $33,000 and $226,000 annually.

Skills for Success

To be successful in the field of public health, several key attributes and skills are essential.

Adaptability

Public health professionals must be flexible and able to respond to evolving health challenges, such as emerging diseases or changing health policies

Advocacy

Strong advocacy skills are crucial for promoting health initiatives and policies that benefit communities. This involves being a compassionate and thoughtful communicator.

Critical Thinking

The ability to analyze data, conduct research, and interpret findings is vital for public health professionals to identify health trends and develop effective interventions.

Communication Skills

Effective communication is essential for conveying health information to diverse populations. Public health workers must be able to explain complex concepts in an understandable way to the general public and policymakers.

Leadership

Leadership skills are important for influencing others and driving public health initiatives. This includes the ability to inspire and guide teams towards achieving health goals.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of epidemiology, biostatistics, and other technical areas is fundamental. Public health professionals often use these skills to design and evaluate health programs.

Problem-Solving Skills

The ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions is key. Public health professionals often face complex health issues that require innovative approaches.

Ethical Judgement

Public health professionals must adhere to ethical principles, ensuring that their work respects the rights and dignity of individuals and communities.  


Admission Requirements

This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must meet the academic standards of the program to advance to upper levels of study.

As a first-year student, you will need to take an English and mathematics placement test if you have not obtained the minimum ACT/SAT score required for exemption. These tests do not affect your admission; however, the results are essential for your proper placement in classes. You must complete placement tests before you register for English or mathematics courses. All placement tests are given free of charge.

Contact Us

Academic Advisor

Headshot of Katie Hess

Katie Hess

Academic Advisor, UC Clermont

513-558-4602

Program Coordinator

Headshot of Connie Kay Huber

Connie Kay Huber

Asst Professor, CC Public Health

CLER UCEAST1

513-558-8230

Connie Huber is an Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator in the Public Health Program at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College. She is a Senior Curriculum Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies, where she is actively engaged in curriculum development and policy research. Her research focuses on the primordial prevention of adolescent risk and promoting the well-being of children and adolescents. She was a subject matter expert providing training and technical assistance for adolescent prevention program grantees with the Family Youth Service Bureau within the Administration for Child and Family Services of the U.S. Health and Human Services. 

Adjunct Faculty

Headshot of Michelle Murphy Burcin

Michelle Murphy Burcin

Asst Professor - Adj

513-558-8312

Headshot of Lee Owens

Lee Owens

Instructor - Adj Ann

513-558-8230

Headshot of Amie Elizabeth Wojtyna

Amie Elizabeth Wojtyna

Asst Professor - Adj Ann

513-556-5400